Local Care Midwifery Blog
A blog created to share information from Local Care Midwifery, PLLC with women and families of New York’s Capital District and beyond.
Welcome to the World!
Local Care Midwifery, PLLC Nationally Recognized as Best Practice, 2011
Local Care Midwifery, PLLC is recognized by the American College of Nurse Midwifery (ACNM). We achieved Best Practice status in "The Core Four" for 2011.
What To Say
A dear friend (and client) is in the midst of celebrating and grieving for her yet to be born son. We expect that due to the way his heart formed, that he will not live long after the placenta is delivered. She said it would be helpful to have a letter or FB post to tell people how to talk to her. This post was born of that conversation.
Secrets
We all have secrets. A discussion with friends got me reflecting on the power of secrets and the effect of sharing.
The First Kiss
Do you remember the moment you knew you were destined to be with another? I do.
Hour Long Appointments in a Planned Home Birth Practice
Are hour long appointments in a planned home birth practice medically useless, or, sensible and useful? This post explores why K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, N YS LM chooses to provide hour long prenatal care appointments for her pregnant clients.
Memory: How Babies Are Made
Homebirth midwife, K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, recalls her young daughter discussing human reproduction.
Local Care Midwifery’s 100th Baby
K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM and Local Care Midwifery,PLLC welcome their 100th baby. Established in August 2009, Local Care Midwifery offers planned home birth services to families in NY's Capital District.
Memory of A Time Out
This post is a memory of her young son's physical communication and the lessons from the time-out that ensued.